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Homemade Ham and Cheese Pockets

March 14, 2016 by Missy Rakes 11 Comments

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Try these delicious homemade ham and cheese pockets for a meal that you're family will love!

Homemade Ham & Cheese Pockets

  If you’re looking for my usual “fast and easy” type recipe then you may not want to make these. They aren’t hard, but they’re more involved than what I normally post. I had to share them though because they’re so worth the extra effort!

  My husband and kids love them and the filling possibilities are endless. They’re kid-friendly and blow the store-bought frozen pocket sandwiches out of the water. There really is no comparison. The only problem with this recipe is that it doesn’t make enough. They’re always gone within 24 hours and I haven’t had the chance to freeze them for later. I hope you enjoy them as much as we have!

How to Homemade Ham & Cheese Pockets:

In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast into warm water.

Add milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 2 cups flour.

Slowly stir in remaining flour until soft dough forms.

Turn onto floured surface and knead 5 minutes.

Place dough in bowl and cover with tea towel. Let sit in a warm place to rise 30 minutes.

Punch dough down slightly. Divide into 16 pieces.

Homemade Ham & Cheese Pockets 2

On lightly floured surface, roll out dough into 5 in. circles.

Place 1/2 cheese slice and 2 tbsp. ham on middle of dough.

Bring dough over the top of filling on both sides and pinch together. (see above picture)

Fold sides into the center and place pocket seam side down on greased baking sheet.

Cover and let rise in warm place 20 minutes.

Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until brown on top.

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Homemade Ham and Cheese Pockets

Ham and Cheese wrapped in homemade dough and cooked to golden brown in the oven.
Prep Time1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time1 hr 42 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Ham & Cheese Pockets
Servings: 16 pockets
Calories: 219kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water test with wrist
  • 3/4 cup warm milk microwave 1 minute
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • approx. 3-4 cups flour
  • 2 cups diced ham or enough for filling
  • 8 slices cheese

Instructions

  • In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast into warm water.
  • Add milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 2 cups flour.
  • Slowly stir in remaining flour until soft dough forms.
  • Turn onto floured surface and knead 5 minutes.
  • Place dough in bowl and cover with tea towel. Let sit in a warm place to rise 30 minutes.
  • Punch dough down slightly. Divide into 16 pieces.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll out dough into 5 in. circles.
  • Place 1/2 cheese slice and 2 tbsp. ham on middle of dough.
  • Bring dough over the top of filling on both sides and pinch together.
  • Fold sides into the center and place pocket seam side down on greased baking sheet.
  • Cover and let rise in warm place 20 minutes.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until brown on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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  1. Amber says

    March 18, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    How would you freeze these and reheat? They look delicious, but no way would we eat all 16 soon enough!
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    • Amber says

      March 18, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      Oops! Guess I should have read a little bit better!!!
      Reply
      • Missy Rakes says

        March 20, 2016 at 9:58 am

        I would freeze them in a gallon freezer bag and then reheat in the microwave one at a time for around 2 minutes or until warm throughout.
        Reply
  2. Laura says

    July 3, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    These look delicious! Can I use something else in place of shortening? Would butter work as well?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      July 4, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      I believe you can substitute butter, but I haven't tried it.
      Reply
      • Katlin says

        December 4, 2016 at 2:32 pm

        I used butter it's delicious
        Reply
        • Missy Rakes says

          December 4, 2016 at 3:55 pm

          Thanks for letting me know! I'll have to try it out sometime.
          Reply
  3. Ashley says

    February 16, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    Are these good at room temp?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      February 17, 2017 at 8:56 am

      I'm sure they would be fine.
      Reply
  4. Peggy says

    February 10, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Have you tried making these with glutton free flour..?
    Reply
  5. Liz says

    January 28, 2019 at 7:30 pm

    Absolutely amazing! These are delicious and easy, even if they are a little time consuming. I can’t wait to try them with other fillings.
    Reply

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